Lufthansa Cargo has announced it is reorganising its sales structure with the company to be divided into eight business units, instead of the previous four. By doing so, the company removes one management level. "We want to be as close to our customers as possible", says Alexis von Hoensbroech, board member product and sales. "Our new organisational structure creates shorter communication paths, even more direct customer contact and greater flexibility." The previous business areas, namely … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo restructures sales division
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Lufthansa Cargo continues cooperation with tech startups
Lufthansa Cargo is continuing its cooperation with RocketSpace on the Logistics Tech Accelerator programme. In 2015, Lufthansa’s logistics subsidiary was the world’s first cargo airline to take part in the new programme. US company RocketSpace is helping selected young technology companies and innovation drivers bring their ideas and visions of the future to life. “Digitisation will have a decisive impact on the future of the logistics industry. Lufthansa Cargo is driving this change. We are … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo continues cooperation with tech startups
Lufthansa Cargo renames MD-11F freighter ‘Marhaba Egypt’
A Lufthansa Cargo MD-11F freighter now bears the name 'Marhaba Egypt' after receiving its name at Cairo International Airport recently. The aircraft’s name – Marhaba, Egypt – underscores Egypt’s role as an important market in airfreight transport. In a statement Sören Stark said: “The greeting ‘Marhaba, Egypt’ stands for the close connection between Lufthansa Cargo and Egypt. We are proud of being so well positioned in this key market with more than a dozen passenger and three freighter … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo renames MD-11F freighter ‘Marhaba Egypt’
Lufthansa Cargo renames MD-11F freighter 'Marhaba Egypt'
A Lufthansa Cargo MD-11F freighter now bears the name 'Marhaba Egypt' after receiving its name at Cairo International Airport recently. The aircraft’s name – Marhaba, Egypt – underscores Egypt’s role as an important market in airfreight transport. In a statement Sören Stark said: “The greeting ‘Marhaba, Egypt’ stands for the close connection between Lufthansa Cargo and Egypt. We are proud of being so well positioned in this key market with more than a dozen passenger and three freighter flights … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo renames MD-11F freighter 'Marhaba Egypt'
DB Schenker, Lufthansa Cargo on track to save 20,000 tonnes of CO2
After five years of a strategic partnership between transportation and logistics company DB Schenker and air freight specialist Lufthansa Cargo, both companies have saved 10,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide with another 10,000 tonnes expected to follow by 2020. This intention has been endorsed by the Carbon Reduction Agreement entered into by the partners last year. “As a logistics service provider, we bear a particular responsibility when it comes to planning and implementing our … [Read more...] about DB Schenker, Lufthansa Cargo on track to save 20,000 tonnes of CO2
Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific under one roof for Hong Kong cargo handling
As a key milestone of the joint business agreement (JBA) between Lufthansa Cargo and Cathay Pacific Cargo, which was announced in May, Europe’s largest air cargo carrier has moved its local freight handling into the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal (CPCT) in Hong Kong. The move, which took effect on 1 October, benefits customers of both carriers, with one single location for export drop-off and import delivery arrangements. As part of the JBA, both cargo carriers are working closely together … [Read more...] about Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific under one roof for Hong Kong cargo handling
